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Depiction of Antonia Ford

Depiction of Antonia Ford

Antonia Ford, depicted in a Civil War period newspaper as a rebel spy, spent several months in prison for her efforts on behalf of the Confederacy. Her release was obtained with the assistance of her future husband, Joseph Willard.

Print shows Antonia Ford, who was appointed an honorary aide-de-camp to General Jeb Stuart, on horseback.

Date of Work
1863
Medium
Print
Credit
Library of Congress